Just off of Glory!

[goduckies05]

We were really disappointed because the Karoke machine was broken or so they said. We really enjoy karaoke just to hear the bad singers!!LOL. My husband is a real vocalist but I sometimes have a hard time getting him to participate.

 

Oh no... hopefully they get it fixed in two weeks!

 

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[lcp9984]

A few other questions , tell me about American Table. Food quality ? Differences between the MDR on other ships and the American Table ones. What was on the menu for the two formal nights ? Did you ever do the $20 up charge for a item from the steakhouse menu but served in the MDR ? Thanks !

 

 

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I thought some things were better and some not. They had a few items that were listed every night in addition to new items earn night. There is always a dish considered rare find. One night it was rabbit. These items were a little out of the norm. Two folks in my party thought the quality was not as good but I didn't necessarily think so. The first formal night was the best meal I had on the ship. It was a filet, lobster, really good broccoli and a really good rice. I believe the second night was filet again but no lobster. Some entrees came with sides and some did not. We had made reservations in the steakhouse one night however we did not make it due to our schedule. We did order the surf & turf steakhouse upgrade for $20 and I honestly did not think it was ant better than I had eaten on elegant night. If I had a do-over I would definitely do the steakhouse just for the experience .

Edited November 1, 2014 by lcp9984

[bitofun]

I thought some things were better and some not. They had a few items that were listed every night in addition to new items earn night. There is always a dish considered rare find. One night it was rabbit. These items were a little out of the norm. Two folks in my party thought the quality was not as good but I didn't necessarily think so. The first formal night was the best meal I had on the ship. It was a filet, lobster, really good broccoli and a really good rice. I believe the second night was filet again but no lobster. Some entrees came with sides and some did not. We had made reservations in the steakhouse one night however we did not make it due to our schedule. We did order the surf & turf steakhouse upgrade for $20 and I honestly did not think it was ant better than I had eaten on elegant night. If I had a do-over I would definitely do the steakhouse just for the experience .

Which nights of the itinerary were elegant nights? And does anyone know if they are the same two nights on the Western itinerary? Thanks for all the info about the Glory!

[ballinafad]

We were really disappointed because the Karoke machine was broken or so they said. We really enjoy karaoke just to hear the bad singers!!LOL. My husband is a real vocalist but I sometimes have a hard time getting him to participate.

 

We were on the Glory 5 weeks ago and they also claimed it was broken. Hmmm.

[sun_lovin!1]

Did you notice if they had Monday Night Football on in the sports bar? The Packers are playing when we will be on the ship and we would like to try to catch the game.

 

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[jackparts]

Did you notice if the laundry machines used the S&S card or quarters?

[lele100]

Great to hear you had a good time, I have a few questions

 

how was the cruise director? Some say they really liked him what did you think?

 

did you happen to notice the band playing by the casino? What kind if music did they play?

 

Did you notice if they still offer the match play for the casino on certain drinks?

 

 

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Edited November 1, 2014 by lele100

[firemanbobswife]

Did you notice if the laundry machines used the S&S card or quarters?

 

 

Quarters

 

[puffer46]

Which I don't get. It's a freaking table cloth. I don't use them at home except for holidays and it doesn't make a difference to have them or not.

 

I agree... What's the big deal not having a tablecloth on the table.:eek: If your bed is comfy, weather is nice, food is decent and you meet some great people. That's a nice vacation. "Pick your battles" so to speak. Can't wait for our cruise in January. :D

[splintz]

we are doing a cruise on the glory same ports except minus grand turk. my only question is san juan. when you get off the boat can you walk around to stores. and can you walk to the forts or are they far away.

[lcp9984]

Which nights of the itinerary were elegant nights? And does anyone know if they are the same two nights on the Western itinerary? Thanks for all the info about the Glory!

Elegant nights were first sea day which was Monday for us. Second one was Thursday after Grand Turk.

[lcp9984]

Did you notice if they had Monday Night Football on in the sports bar? The Packers are playing when we will be on the ship and we would like to try to catch the game.

 

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The EA Sports bar did have Sunday, Monday and Thursday football. Unfortunately for me I saw the Packers beat my Carolina Panthers while on board.

[lcp9984]

Great to hear you had a good time, I have a few questions

 

how was the cruise director? Some say they really liked him what did you think?

 

did you happen to notice the band playing by the casino? What kind if music did they play?

 

Did you notice if they still offer the match play for the casino on certain drinks?

 

 

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The cruise director Everson (his last name) was great. We liked him fine. He will sing over the loud speaker at times and I had read that it annoyed some people. We thought he was entertaining. I still however am trying to figure out when he slept!! The band by the casino was very good. My husband is a musician himself and is usually very picky. I believe the name was The Regulators with female lead singer. they played a wide variety of music and dressed according to the era of music they were playing. Motown, disco. 70 & 80 rock n roll. It was a good variety. Yes they still offer match plays for on the Classic Cocktail menu.

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[firemanbobswife]

The cruise director Everson (his last name) was great. We liked him fine. He will sing over the Lloyd speaker at times and I had read that it annoyed some people. We thought he was entertaining. I still however am trying to figure out who he slept!! The band by the casino was very good. My husband is a musician himself and is usually very picky. I believe the name was The Regulators with female lead singer. they played a wide variety of music and dressed according to the era of music they were playing. Motown, disco. 70 & 80 rock n roll. It was a good variety. Yes they still offer match plays for on the Classic Cocktail menu.

 

 

I love Eversen too. Except that is his first name. His last name is Bevelle and you can actually get his Good Morning song on iTunes :)

[mrpayroll]

we are doing a cruise on the glory same ports except minus grand turk. my only question is san juan. when you get off the boat can you walk around to stores. and can you walk to the forts or are they far away.

The stores are right across the street from the pier. Both forts are very easy to walk to.

[lele100]

I love Eversen too. Except that is his first name. His last name is Bevelle and you can actually get his Good Morning song on iTunes :)

 

 

Funny, do you hear this in your cabin? What time does it play on the ship?

 

 

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[lele100]

The cruise director Everson (his last name) was great. We liked him fine. He will sing over the loud speaker at times and I had read that it annoyed some people. We thought he was entertaining. I still however am trying to figure out when he slept!! The band by the casino was very good. My husband is a musician himself and is usually very picky. I believe the name was The Regulators with female lead singer. they played a wide variety of music and dressed according to the era of music they were playing. Motown, disco. 70 & 80 rock n roll. It was a good variety. Yes they still offer match plays for on the Classic Cocktail menu.

 

 

Great thanks

 

 

 

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[firemanbobswife]

Funny, do you hear this in your cabin? What time does it play on the ship?

 

 

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It's in the hallway but I could hear it when in the cabin. I think he sings it at about 10AM. It's live and it's how he starts his morning announcement.

[Jana60]

Which I don't get. It's a freaking table cloth. I don't use them at home except for holidays and it doesn't make a difference to have them or not.

 

Most restaurants do have tablecloths unless it's a Denny's, a diner, or maybe a fast food place like McDonalds. I rarely go to any of these type of places. So yes, I object to a cruise where they do not have tablecloths on the tables. I don't have a tablecloth on my breakfast table but I do have a tablecloth on my dining room table right now!

 

 

 

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Edited November 2, 2014 by Jana60

[ellenmb]

Glory was one of the ships that has been experimenting with the "American Table" theme and a little different menu. Some folks have been really disturbed that they took away the tablecloths except on elegant night!

hmmm..I can only imagine that it saves some money; anyone have a pic of a table sans tablecloth..I am not really disturbed, but I really did like the atmosphere of the dining room with tablecloths, so I guess I will see for myself at the end of the month. thanks

[t1adams]

hmmm..I can only imagine that it saves some money; anyone have a pic of a table sans tablecloth..I am not really disturbed, but I really did like the atmosphere of the dining room with tablecloths, so I guess I will see for myself at the end of the month. thanks

 

 

I thought the lack of tablecloths made everyone act more.....uh, relaxed....but not in a good way??? (Behavior was way too informal and loud!! :eek:). I think the tablecloths muffled a lot of the noise and people see "fancy" and seem to put on their best behaviors in that setting. Just a guess but it seemed that way when we were on the Glory last spring.

 

 

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[jackparts]

Any idea of what stores were close to the ship in San Juan?

[firemanbobswife]

Any idea of what stores were close to the ship in San Juan?

 

 

There is a CVS right across the street.

[MrsMick1]

Thanks for the review! We are doing this itinerary in February - can't wait!

[cruizinisthebest]

Doing this itinerary next Summer. Been to 2 if the 4 ports several times. I like to walk to one of the cafes in San Juan around the corner so long as it's not raining. And we always hit CVS, cold stone creamery, and the duty free shop inside the port. Cheapest liquor on any stop!

 

Also looking forward to the new menus too. And Everson. Heard a lot about him.

Edited November 2, 2014 by cruizinisthebest